ZIP code 50864, covering Villisca, IA, has 118 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 66 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 23 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (66 total). Of these, 3 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $564K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (70%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $43.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2015.
Villisca has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Villisca has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Villisca was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50864 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (23 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Villisca, IA, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $564K in property damage.
Yes, Villisca (ZIP 50864) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2015.
Villisca has 24 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $14.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50864 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.4M in property damage in the Villisca, IA area (ZIP 50864). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →